Grandson ran unintentionally install Vista using Windows Vista disk and now I don't have anything in the computer before now. How can I recover the previous data?

Original title: Everythinh went

My grandson unintentionally (I think) installed my original disc of Widows Vista and apparently followed all the guests was, as all before today disappeared. How can I restore back to where was before this...

Hello

A System Restore Point does NOT restore to a previous operating system Installation.

This is misinformation.

You don't say how Vista has been reinstalled.

Looking for a windows.old folder and if you find one, see if you can save your data from it.

"How to restore your personal files after performing an installation of Windows Vista or Windows 7"

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

If the above does not apply, you will need to use data recovery programs to recover your Date.

http://www.Piriform.com/Recuva

See you soon.

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